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Welcome back to Bruins hockey.
And welcome to the 2013-14 Boston Bruins Thread. To say last year was a season full of headlines is an understatement. It started with the posturing and lockout by the owners, and ended with a playoffs, in which the Bruins lived and died by last minute goals. But all that took a back seat for a week in April. On April 15th, we saw what the worst in humanity had to offer and were hurt by it. But for the next 5 days, we saw the best in what PEOPLE had to offer. Emergency responders and civilians alike pooled resources and pulled together to rescue those who needed rescuing and hunt down those who needed to be hunted; Giving credence to the phrase BOSTON STRONG. And through it all, the Bruins were there to help us try to heal. Or at least distract us from the pain. On April 17th, we had the iconic opening, at the return of the Bruins . And the NHL as a community was there to help lift us up. Even a heated rivalry with the Philadelphia Flyers became secondary to the unity. This touching tribute (as a Watertown resident the images at the end strike a chord) is a testament to that unity. For the rest of the season, you could always see the Bruins wearing their Boston Marathon ribbons on their helmets and different local first responders caps for pre-game skates and post-game interviews. Demonstrating the pride in the community that has embraced them.
Now, its a new season and another chance to hoist 35 lbs of polished silver. There are some new faces and some very familiar faces have left us. Ference (he of the skating wardrobe malfunction) is now Captain of a very young and promising Oilers team. Horton will be on the shelf til Christmas. But thats a nice gift from Santa to the Blue Jackets fans. The most famous of the departures has to be the 4th of July trade of Seguin and Peverley. Their more open style may be better utilized in Dallas. I wish all the former Bruins the best of luck. The return in the trade netted the Bruins Loui Ericksson (you have probably seen him on the 1st ep of Behind the B) and a score of young talent for Providence. Also on the 2013-14 Bruins is Jerome I dont want to go here, I want to go THERE Iginla (just teasing). We will also get better looks at some of the 2013 playoff additions, like Krug, Bartkowski and Soderberg.
The Bs were 5-1-0 in the pre-season. But that doesnt mean much in the regular season. But it did show us that the Looch-Krejci-Iginla line has already gelled. We also saw Bergeron and Campbell skating again, after devastating injuries. And, if for what ever reason, if Tuuk or Chad Johnson (how has Cam NOT given this guy #85) need some time off, there is more than capable relief in Providence, with Svedberg.
As always, I invite fans of other teams to follow along. Feel free to trash talk, but at least make it funny (and at least 5% respectful
).
The NHL season begins tonight. But for us Bruins fans, our calendar doesnt start until Thursday night.
LETS GO BRUINS!!!!
And welcome to the 2013-14 Boston Bruins Thread. To say last year was a season full of headlines is an understatement. It started with the posturing and lockout by the owners, and ended with a playoffs, in which the Bruins lived and died by last minute goals. But all that took a back seat for a week in April. On April 15th, we saw what the worst in humanity had to offer and were hurt by it. But for the next 5 days, we saw the best in what PEOPLE had to offer. Emergency responders and civilians alike pooled resources and pulled together to rescue those who needed rescuing and hunt down those who needed to be hunted; Giving credence to the phrase BOSTON STRONG. And through it all, the Bruins were there to help us try to heal. Or at least distract us from the pain. On April 17th, we had the iconic opening, at the return of the Bruins . And the NHL as a community was there to help lift us up. Even a heated rivalry with the Philadelphia Flyers became secondary to the unity. This touching tribute (as a Watertown resident the images at the end strike a chord) is a testament to that unity. For the rest of the season, you could always see the Bruins wearing their Boston Marathon ribbons on their helmets and different local first responders caps for pre-game skates and post-game interviews. Demonstrating the pride in the community that has embraced them.
Now, its a new season and another chance to hoist 35 lbs of polished silver. There are some new faces and some very familiar faces have left us. Ference (he of the skating wardrobe malfunction) is now Captain of a very young and promising Oilers team. Horton will be on the shelf til Christmas. But thats a nice gift from Santa to the Blue Jackets fans. The most famous of the departures has to be the 4th of July trade of Seguin and Peverley. Their more open style may be better utilized in Dallas. I wish all the former Bruins the best of luck. The return in the trade netted the Bruins Loui Ericksson (you have probably seen him on the 1st ep of Behind the B) and a score of young talent for Providence. Also on the 2013-14 Bruins is Jerome I dont want to go here, I want to go THERE Iginla (just teasing). We will also get better looks at some of the 2013 playoff additions, like Krug, Bartkowski and Soderberg.
The Bs were 5-1-0 in the pre-season. But that doesnt mean much in the regular season. But it did show us that the Looch-Krejci-Iginla line has already gelled. We also saw Bergeron and Campbell skating again, after devastating injuries. And, if for what ever reason, if Tuuk or Chad Johnson (how has Cam NOT given this guy #85) need some time off, there is more than capable relief in Providence, with Svedberg.
As always, I invite fans of other teams to follow along. Feel free to trash talk, but at least make it funny (and at least 5% respectful
).The NHL season begins tonight. But for us Bruins fans, our calendar doesnt start until Thursday night.
LETS GO BRUINS!!!!
the fact that Detroit is now in the Division. The Bruins have never had any sustained success against the Wings and don't see it starting now.
